Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)
The NCCD is an annual collection of information about Australian school students with disability. The NCCD enables schools, education authorities and governments to better understand the needs of students with disability and how they can be best supported at...
Would you like to go into the draw for a trip to Kangaroo Island and fundraise for your school sports?
SeaLink have kindly donated a voucher to Kangaroo Island via the SeaLink ferry to help fundraise for our sports curriculum. This voucher (worth $400) entitles you to one return ferry trip travelling with Kangaroo Island SeaLink for two adults and a standard...
Returning to School after Lockdown
Dear families, School will resume on Wednesday morning (28-7-2021) and from that point there will not be an online learning program available, other than for students where families have been required to quarantine by SAHealth. Firstly, I wish to acknowledge the...
Wellbeing during lockdown
Thank you for your flexibility and positive action as we transition to remote learning during lockdown. Understandably, this time can bring feelings of anxiety and stress, especially felt, strongly by children of all ages. Now, perhaps more than ever, it is...
Covid-19: Letter to Parents/Caregivers
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Southern Valley representatives!
Congratulations to several of our Woodend students who were selected or have participated in Southern Valley competitions. Well done to the Woodend year 6 and 7 boys who have represented Southern Valley Football in the latter part of this term. Also congratulations...
Congratulations SAPSASA Netballers and Footballers!
Well done to the year 7 Netball girls! Despite experiencing some player injuries, they fought hard in their second game last Thursday 17th June to win against Colonel Light Gardens Primary School 30-16. Thank you to Sharyn for your coaching of the team and the...
Mid Year Reports
As a parent/carer/guardian you will receive two written reports each year. These reports will help you understand how your child is progressing and how schools support your child’s development. Mid-year reports are intended to communicate with families about how...
Cross Country Champs!
Last Thursday 10th June was a very cold day for the ten Woodend students who represented Southern Valley in the State Cross Country Championships. All of the students did an amazing job and a special mention to Leni K who did a brilliant job in the 10 year old...
Netball played in true winter conditions!
Last Tuesday 8th June our Woodend SAPSASA Netball Year 6 girls competed against Craigburn Primary School and Antonio Primary School. In wet, cold and potentially stormy conditions, the girls played valiantly! They rallied the difficult conditions to win both...
Year 7 to High School Update Term 2, Week 7
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Principal News
Dear families, Recently I’ve returned from taking some leave. While I’ve been away there has been a strong team who continued leading the school in my absence and I would like to acknowledge Jane-Ann Natar, Cathie Luke, Aimee Aparicio, and Vicki Gregory for their...
Retirement of WCC Director: Emmy Kiriakou
Dear Families, I have attached a letter from Emmy who many of you know well. She has been Director at the Woodend Children's Centre long enough to have seen many of the children and families who are currently in years Reception to year seven at our school. Her...
Year 7 to High School Update
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It is Pedal Prix time!
Our Woodend Pedal Prix families headed to Tailem Bend yesterday for their first race in the Australian HPV Super Series. Each rider was very keen to improve on their first race time and to encourage their team members to do their personal best. Congratulations to:...
Free Parent Webinar
The Department for Education has organised a free one hour parent webinar. It is entitled 'My Child and Me' and is particularly targeted for parents and caregivers of 3-12 year old children. Details attached. [embeddoc...
Entertainment Book Special – Single City Membership will be upgraded to a Multi City Membership valued at $119.99 for FREE!
Yep, that’s right! For the first time ever, anybody who purchases a $69.99 Single City Membership will be upgraded to a Multi City Membership valued at $119.99 for FREE! That’s a $50 saving and access to over 10,000 offers!!! As we are currently unable to travel...
Year 7 to High School Parent Update 11/5/2021
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Donuts … what a treat!
Showdown Donut Day at Woodend was last Wednesday 5th May and once again, proved a popular recess treat by students. Students could choose from a Crows, Port or a gluten-free, dairy-free cinnamon donut. They looked yummy and according to the students and staff,...
What’s been happening in Japanese? Kodomo No Hi
"Kodomo No Hi" is a celebration in Japan for Children's Day, which is held on May 5th every year. One aspect of the day are the koi nobori, which are flying carp, that are hung outside homes of families with children. The idea is, that Japanese children grow up to...
Congratulations Woodend Cross Country competitors!
Congratulations to all students who competed in the Southern Valley Cross Country Competition on Thursday 29th April. Woodend ended up winning the competition! Once again, it was positive to see members of the team give their personal best. A special mention to...
Mothers Day Stall proves popular again!
The students are always eager to come to the Mothers Day stall and purchase a small gift/s for their Mum or special female in their life. Once again there was a large range of gifts to choose from and much variation in prices. We are very appreciative of the time...
Living Kaurna Centre Excursion
At the end of term 1, the Reception students visited the Living Kaurna Centre. The children learnt so many new things during this excursion. We enjoyed a tour with our guide Tom, where we were taught about bush tucker, bush medicine, how objects such as shields and...
FREE WEBINAR: eSafety’s guide to parental controls
The eSafety Commissioner offers free webinars for parents and carers that explore the latest research and provide relevant, up-to-date examples of how to help children and young people to be safer online. These sessions are delivered by experts from the...
Call for play items!
Are you about to have a clean-out of your toy cupboards? If so, we would be grateful for any of the following items to enrich our play program at Woodend: Tonka Trucks or similar hard wearing toy vehicles Lego - any! Car Play Mats Sand Play equipment egs. buckets,...
Power Outage in the Canteen on Wednesday, 6 March
Canteen Power Outage on Wednesday,6 March Due to power outage in the canteen on Wednesday there will be no lunch orders. There will be over the counter items as usual but not available on QKR. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Before & After School – Access to Hallways & Classrooms
It is great to see many students and families choosing to access the school via the Young Street gate in the morning. This helps to alleviate some of the congestion on other roads and paths. To help in establishing the best drop off and pick up routines for...
Digital Consent Forms
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Pupil Free Days / Closure Days
2024 Pupil Free Days approved by Governing Council Friday, 7 June Tuesday, 13 & Wednesday, 14 August Friday, 6 September Friday, 8 November
Woodend Auskick
It was a great first afternoon for the Woodend Auskicker's. You can still sign up, to join in on the fun next week.
New special lunch time treat!
This term our Special Lunch time treat is something new to try! On Thursday 21st March, your child can have a: 'Sour Popz' - sour grape flavour - iceblock with a sour grape twist to their taste OR 'Swing' - cola flavour - frozen cola water ice They are $2.50 and...
Woodend Market Garden starts this week…
Fresh produce from our own school garden All produce has come from our Woodend Garden. Bags of fresh and dried figs prepared by the students and Dylan, rockmelon, bunches of herbs, dozen fresh eggs laid by our school chickens, zucchini, apples and seeds CASH...
NAPLAN 2024 – Privacy Notice & Information for Parents
NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. It is the only national assessment all Australian students have the opportunity to undertake. NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students...
Casual Day for A Great Cause!
On Friday of week 4, 23 February Woodend is having a casual day to raise funds for childhood cancer. We're collecting donations to help distribute a book that has been written to support people experiencing Cancer. It's called 'Nourishing the Fighter' and offers...
Give Pedal Prix a Go!
It is time to find out more about Pedal Prix for 2024! Kerry, our Pedal Prix coordinator will talk to students and parents/carers about all you need to know about Pedal Prix and give your child an opportunity to try out the car. This will be on Wednesday 21st...
Woodend Performance Team – Expressions of Interest Open for 2024!
Expressions of Interest for the Woodend Performance Team for 2024 are now open. Register interest via this link Our Woodend Performance Team is a group of dedicated year 4-6 students who are interested in learning a 7-minute performance to tell a story using a...

